Looking for something to keep us cool during these hot summer days I decided to make popsicles. I wanted something different, something that sweet, rich and with a touch of summer flavors so I decided to make chocolate coconut popsicles: it just seemed like the perfect treat to enjoy after a fun day at the beach. For me there are certain things that are part of summer: the beach, family road trips, the smell of coconut and enjoying popsicles after a fun day outside: it’s just not summer if any of these are missing! I am lucky that I live only minutes away from the beach and that I get to enjoy sitting on the white sand and swimming on the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico quite often. I love that my job gives me the opportunity to take a road trips often and that there are coconuts growing on the palm trees on my front yard. So today I am celebrating my love of all things summer by sharing with you my recipe for chocolate coconut popsicles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla flavored almond milk
- 1 cup sweetened coconut milk
- 3 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1/4 cp sweetened shredded coconut and extra for garnish
Instructions
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Combine the syrup, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and milks in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Simmer for about two minutes, string constantly until the mix thickens.
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Remove from heat and let cool.
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Add the shredded coconut and mix.
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Refrigerate for for 20 minutes.
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Pour chocolate mix into popsicle mold.
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Put the lid on the mold and insert sticks.
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Freeze for at least 6 hours.
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To unmold place molds water warm water (not hot) for 20-30 seconds and the popsicles will slide right off.
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Sprinkle shredded coconut on top to make them look more fun and festive.
Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer,traveler and amateur photographer.She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala.She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel,food and bicultural and bilingual parenting .
When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
- Guatemalan Dulce de Chilacayote Recipe (Crystalized Chilacayote Candy) - February 26, 2024
- Guatemalan Naranjas en Miel Recipe (Candied Oranges Recipe) - February 25, 2024
- Traditional Guatemalan Candy - February 25, 2024
We are going to growing up billingual.